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japan's advanced minting technology was reportedly a factor. japan's mint has produced foreign commemorative coins in the past this will be the first time since world war ii to mint a foreign currency. after contracts are siend wi-- e bangladesh government. the mint hopes to receive other orders. that is all for now. i'll leave you with markets here in asia. >>> israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu says his forces will not tolerate attacks in retaliation for shells that flew across the border. syrian morters fell for a second day on golan heights. officials said the attacks may be a spillover from the syrian civil war. >> we'll take whatever action is necessary to put a stop to this. this is not merely our right, it's also our duty. >> israeli soldiers sent out warning shots on sunday when a syrian shell hit an army post. israeli forces captured the golan heights from syria in the six-day war. a truce has been in place since 1973. >>> iran's military is putting on a show of strengths. forces are conducting massive drills to test air defens
japan's advanced minting technology was reportedly a factor. japan's mint has produced foreign commemorative coins in the past this will be the first time since world war ii to mint a foreign currency. after contracts are siend wi-- e bangladesh government. the mint hopes to receive other orders. that is all for now. i'll leave you with markets here in asia. >>> israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu says his forces will not tolerate attacks in retaliation for shells that flew...
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. >>> japanese government officials say they expect a silent deal to supply nuclear power technology to turkey. the agreement is a chance for japan to remain a world leader in the nuclear industry. japanese and turkish government officials held nuclear cooperation talks earlier this month. japanese officials say they reached broad agreement. japanese officials were negotiating to supply nuclear technology to five countries before the fukushima disaster last march. their talks with the turkish government are the only ones they've been able to restart. now it's time to check on some of the stories we've gathered from broadcasters around asia -- we begin with this item sent by tvb in hong kong. >> jim has spent more than two decades working to improve conditions in developing countries around the world. i do not think that the world bank could have a better leader. >> kim is a korean-born american and a pioneer in the treatment of hiv and tuberculosis. he's likely to get the job when the current president steps down in june. the past 1 is presidents of the -- 11 presidents were involved
. >>> japanese government officials say they expect a silent deal to supply nuclear power technology to turkey. the agreement is a chance for japan to remain a world leader in the nuclear industry. japanese and turkish government officials held nuclear cooperation talks earlier this month. japanese officials say they reached broad agreement. japanese officials were negotiating to supply nuclear technology to five countries before the fukushima disaster last march. their talks with the...
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some have high expectations for japanese nuclear technology. others are advising concerns. >> even though surrounded by iraq, saudi arabia and other oil-produces cunning. the countries with eye relies on imports for most of its energy. jordan has long harbored ambitions of owns nuclear reactors as a means of boosting power self sufficiency. the plan gained momentum with a discovery there four years ago of huge deposits of uranium, which can be used to make nuclear fuel. the yellowish area contains uranium ore. firms from many countries are offering to help jordan achieve its nuclear dreams. among them, japan has received praise from jordan for its technology. say there has been more or less shaken confidence in our confidence or sgrus in the japanese technology on the contrary, we learn from those lessons. >> reporter: meanwhile, concerns have begun to spread among residents. the planned construction site in the north of the country. in june last year, about 500 people took part in the rally against the nuclear plant. some even confronted diplo
some have high expectations for japanese nuclear technology. others are advising concerns. >> even though surrounded by iraq, saudi arabia and other oil-produces cunning. the countries with eye relies on imports for most of its energy. jordan has long harbored ambitions of owns nuclear reactors as a means of boosting power self sufficiency. the plan gained momentum with a discovery there four years ago of huge deposits of uranium, which can be used to make nuclear fuel. the yellowish area...
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. >>> japan is hoping to strike a deal with india to import bullet train technology in order to improve india's infrastructure. the transport minister will visit the country to promote the train system known for its safety. it has never had a major accident in its 45 year history. india is researching the possibility of high speed railway networks in six areas throughout the country. this would include routes that connect new delhi and others. >>> they will ask them to consider the technology while pledging financial aid for the infrastructure buildup. transport minister will meet with the indian rail ways minister to explain the merits of the bullet train's operational system and car design. let's look at markets again. >> that's the latest in business. >> thanks very much. >>> >>> an atomic bomb museum in hiroshima has reset a clock known as the peace watch. the clock at the hiroshima memorial museum displays the number of days since the world's last nuclear test. the director pressed the button setting the clock back to 55, the number of days since the u.s. carried out a test. the nu
. >>> japan is hoping to strike a deal with india to import bullet train technology in order to improve india's infrastructure. the transport minister will visit the country to promote the train system known for its safety. it has never had a major accident in its 45 year history. india is researching the possibility of high speed railway networks in six areas throughout the country. this would include routes that connect new delhi and others. >>> they will ask them to...
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officials called a satellite using ballistic missile technology. all 15 members of the council approved the declaration. the statement called the launch a serious violation of u.n. resolutions. u.s. ambassador susan rice, the current council president, said the speed of the response was a warning to pyongyang. >> the swift and unanimous adoption of this strong presidential statement shows that the international community is united in sending a clear message to north korea that such provocations are serious and totally unacceptable. >> the statement warns of further action if north korea conducts anotheraunch or a nuclear test. >>> north korea says it will continue to develop its satellite technology. it said the rocket launch on friday is the first of a five-year space program. the online version quoted the comments by the north korean committee of space technology on monday. the pro-pyongyang general association of korean residents in japan produces the publication. it said the rocket launch was to boost north korea's economy by developing its spa
officials called a satellite using ballistic missile technology. all 15 members of the council approved the declaration. the statement called the launch a serious violation of u.n. resolutions. u.s. ambassador susan rice, the current council president, said the speed of the response was a warning to pyongyang. >> the swift and unanimous adoption of this strong presidential statement shows that the international community is united in sending a clear message to north korea that such...
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we put the high technology and know how and experience into one city. we create an eco city. >> what do you hope for japan? >> we have to raise the consumption tax. consumption tax means that we suffer from the yen depression. it is a vicious circle. we have to change the direction or the price by policy. we raise the consumption tax and we can change the policy price direction from downward to upward. >> he says promoting trade with asian countries will be key to boosting the japanese economy in 2012. >> asia pacific area is the center of growth. that means we have to consider the trade partnership agreement. we can have it fall in demand after concluding with the partnership agreement. innovation and research and development is the key to economic growth and revival of the japanese economy. we tried to worry about the difficulties. we have to conquer and get over this problem otherwise we cannot survive in the future. >>> let's get an update on where the markets are trading. >> that's the latest in business for this hour. back to kanako. >>> thank you
we put the high technology and know how and experience into one city. we create an eco city. >> what do you hope for japan? >> we have to raise the consumption tax. consumption tax means that we suffer from the yen depression. it is a vicious circle. we have to change the direction or the price by policy. we raise the consumption tax and we can change the policy price direction from downward to upward. >> he says promoting trade with asian countries will be key to boosting the...
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technology giant apple says it's working to improve the mapping software on its latest mobile phone operating system. the firm replaced the service of google with their own in-house product in their new iphone 5. but many have said the new obligation is unreliable. haneda is listed as a paper manufacturer. and a small bay near tokyo is described as the philippine sea. apple users have also complained that the maps provide less information on building names and railway lines than google's. >>> the japanese government is trying to stop a chinese bid to amend official maritime maps. china's government wants the u.n. to endorse charts showing disputed islands in its waters. japanese officials have submitted their objections. china submitted a new chart to the u.n. on september 13th. it showed a baseline extending beyond the senkaku islands. officials have responded with a document objecting to china's application. the document states that the senkakus legally belong to japan. it says the country cannot accept china's claim to the territory. the u.n. is expected to post the document on its website
technology giant apple says it's working to improve the mapping software on its latest mobile phone operating system. the firm replaced the service of google with their own in-house product in their new iphone 5. but many have said the new obligation is unreliable. haneda is listed as a paper manufacturer. and a small bay near tokyo is described as the philippine sea. apple users have also complained that the maps provide less information on building names and railway lines than google's....
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japan is also known for our robotic technology. i believe the exhibit suggests a unique point of view. i hope this japanese sensibility gets through to the rest of the world. >> reporter: sakamoto hopes this show that crosses so many senses and disciplines also crosses borders. rina nakano, nhk, tokyo. >> stimulating all the senses at once there. sakamoto's art and music exhibit continues at the museum of contemporary art in tokyo until february 3rd, 2013. >>> well, tokyo residents are seeing clear, blue, sunny skies this morning after a cold windy day yesterday. sayaka mori joins us with the world forecast. >> well, catherine -- 17 degrees with nice clear skies and also southerly winds. on the other hand, the sea of japan side, a different story. temperatures are remaining on the cool side. because very strong cold northwesterly winds are blowing in from the continent. picking up moisture and dumping heavy know in the mountain region. not only heavy snow but thunderstorms. also a risk of hail throughout the day. waves could reach
japan is also known for our robotic technology. i believe the exhibit suggests a unique point of view. i hope this japanese sensibility gets through to the rest of the world. >> reporter: sakamoto hopes this show that crosses so many senses and disciplines also crosses borders. rina nakano, nhk, tokyo. >> stimulating all the senses at once there. sakamoto's art and music exhibit continues at the museum of contemporary art in tokyo until february 3rd, 2013. >>> well, tokyo...
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the launch will demonstrate how far north korea has developed its missile technologies over the past three years, to assess their capability. north korea apparently believes that perfecting the long-range ballistic missile that can carry a nuclear warhead and hit the middle of the united states will put the nation on par with the united states. and that's why north korea is in a hurry to develop the taepodong 2. they also undertook a test in 2006 in which the rocket exploded and fell to the sea of japan soon after launching. three years ago, north korea succeeded in launching a rocket that accurately flew a distance of 3,000 kilometers to a spot in the sea in the area of the midway islands. the launch proved that north korea has made a considerable progress in the development of position guidance system. if north korea deploys taepodong 2 in the near future, the u.s. mainland will be within the range of the north korean missile. that means the threat of the north korean missile is expanding from east asia around japan, to the whole asia-pacific region. there is also a possibility tha
the launch will demonstrate how far north korea has developed its missile technologies over the past three years, to assess their capability. north korea apparently believes that perfecting the long-range ballistic missile that can carry a nuclear warhead and hit the middle of the united states will put the nation on par with the united states. and that's why north korea is in a hurry to develop the taepodong 2. they also undertook a test in 2006 in which the rocket exploded and fell to the sea...
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this robot was developed by the tokyo institute of technology. it has flexible tires that don't sink into the sand. even if it slips and tips over, it can right itself. this will be an advantage in climbing steep craters. >> translator: there are many technical hurdles to overcome, but it will be possible if japan's robot engineers can achieve their visions. >> reporter: can mankind return to the moon? the answer may hinge on japan's technological expertise. >>> now, for the market figures. >>> it's another sunny morning here in tokyo. rachel ferguson joins us now with the world weather forecast. so, rachel, how's it looking today? >> hi, catherine. well, it is a little bit sunny here in tokyo. that's fine. and, in fact, the snow we were seeing yesterday toward the north of japan has cleared out, however, still quite chilly and lots of places across western and central japan will be waking up to frost. it was a little bit chilly coming in this morning, i can tell you that. however, things are clearing up, as i said, to the north. it's not going t
this robot was developed by the tokyo institute of technology. it has flexible tires that don't sink into the sand. even if it slips and tips over, it can right itself. this will be an advantage in climbing steep craters. >> translator: there are many technical hurdles to overcome, but it will be possible if japan's robot engineers can achieve their visions. >> reporter: can mankind return to the moon? the answer may hinge on japan's technological expertise. >>> now, for...
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. >> the resolutions adopted two years ago ban any use of ballistic missile technology by north korea. the country says the launch is for the peaceful use of space. south korea strongly opposes the launch saying it is designed to develop technology for ballistic missiles that could carry nuclear weapons. u.n. secretary-general ban ki-moon has also expressed great concerns over north korea's launch plans. he says he'll discuss the issue with world leaders at the nuclear security summit in south korea next week. >>> japan securities watchdog has launched an investigation into aij investment advisers on suspicion of defrauding its clients. aij allegedly misrepresented its position when taking investments because it wanted additional funds to recoup last past losses.past losses. the tokyo-based asset manager lost most of its roughly $1.8 billion entrusted to it by other firms and pension funds. it has ready access to only around $97 million. sources say that in a bid to cover up the huge losses, aij president asakawa fabricated investment statements, and made accountants falsify audit rep
. >> the resolutions adopted two years ago ban any use of ballistic missile technology by north korea. the country says the launch is for the peaceful use of space. south korea strongly opposes the launch saying it is designed to develop technology for ballistic missiles that could carry nuclear weapons. u.n. secretary-general ban ki-moon has also expressed great concerns over north korea's launch plans. he says he'll discuss the issue with world leaders at the nuclear security summit in...
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but at the same time i feel a great sense of responsibility. ips is a new technology and it has a lot of promise in the field of medicine and the development of new drugs. i want to continue this research. now that i have received this honor, i would like to -- or i feel i must contribute to society as soon as possible. >> professor yamanaka also says he's honored to be awarded the prize aside gerden. >> yamanaka's work was a major breakthrough. primarily because it showed that you could derive embryo cells from adult cells simply by adding the right combination of genes. >> the announcement of the nobel prize in literature is scheduled for this thursday. japan's murakami is one of the writers favored to win the award. >>> delegates from more than 170 nations have gathered in india to talk about biodiversity. the united nations holds the conference every two years. delegates at the 2010 talks graed on rules for sharing economic benefits from genetic resources. the nagoya protocol included ways to safeguard. they set a target of conserving 17% of land and 10% of coastal and marine area
but at the same time i feel a great sense of responsibility. ips is a new technology and it has a lot of promise in the field of medicine and the development of new drugs. i want to continue this research. now that i have received this honor, i would like to -- or i feel i must contribute to society as soon as possible. >> professor yamanaka also says he's honored to be awarded the prize aside gerden. >> yamanaka's work was a major breakthrough. primarily because it showed that you...
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on the inside it's outfitted with up-to-date technology. led lights that cut 40% of electricity for lighting and super energy efficient, air-conditioning systems and a 17-inch flat screen display. this unique mix of past and present has both riders and designers excited for the future. >> translator: by bringing back this design i feel close to the older generation. >> i think it looks pretty cool. >> translator: i hope the older folks can recall the memories they made here 85 years ago and make new ones with their grandchildren on this train. >> metro officials think by early 2017 all 38 trains on the ginza line will get this retro metro look. rina nakano, nhk world, tokyo. >> i'd like to check that out. >>> rachel ferguson joins now with the forecast. it was a little rainy yesterday and i was a little sad to see the pink cherry blossoms flying off. tell me it will be a nice day today. >> it is absolutely going to be a nice day today. 21 degrees and a system for tokyo and pulling away right now and leaving behind clear spring conditions. h
on the inside it's outfitted with up-to-date technology. led lights that cut 40% of electricity for lighting and super energy efficient, air-conditioning systems and a 17-inch flat screen display. this unique mix of past and present has both riders and designers excited for the future. >> translator: by bringing back this design i feel close to the older generation. >> i think it looks pretty cool. >> translator: i hope the older folks can recall the memories they made here 85...
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the rare elements are critical to production of many modern technologies manufacturers have been looking for new supplies in a market currently dominated by china. nhk world has this report. >> reporter: thousands of malaysians protested on sunday. they called on australian mining firms to suspend the construction of a refining plant for rare-earth metals. local residents fear that radioactive waste from the facility could harm the environment. >> translator: we are worried that negative effects emerge after 10 or 20 years. we're concerned about the next generation. >> reporter: the factory behind me is the rare earth refinery plant. the construction is more than 90% complete. the malaysian government has already decided to grant an operating license to the australian company. but protesters have filed a complaint. they are asking a court to prevent the refinery from starting operations. rare-earth metals are essential for manufacturing mobile phones and motors for electric vehicles. more than 90% of global supplies come from china. but china has restricted exports forcing firms in japan
the rare elements are critical to production of many modern technologies manufacturers have been looking for new supplies in a market currently dominated by china. nhk world has this report. >> reporter: thousands of malaysians protested on sunday. they called on australian mining firms to suspend the construction of a refining plant for rare-earth metals. local residents fear that radioactive waste from the facility could harm the environment. >> translator: we are worried that...
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translator: i hope that as much of our intelligence as possible can be used for the development of the best technology for generating renewable natural energy. >> reporter: the accident at the fukushima daiichi nuclear plant was an eye opener for many people in japan. the meltdowns, explosions, and radiation leaks shook a long-held faith in atomic energy. tens of thousands of people still can't return to their homes near the facility, and crews are still trying to control the plant and prepare it for the multibillion dollar decommissioning process. these public hearings are wrapping up, but people in japan are still looking to talk about the future of nuclear energy. civic groups have been organizing open debates. >> translator: personally, i want japan to use as little nuclear power as possible. >> translator: there should be various points of discussion, but we feel the government has been failing to provide appropriate information. distrust of its activities is growing. >> reporter: skepticism is growing, too. people wonder how the government will reflect public opinion and the new energy policy. o
translator: i hope that as much of our intelligence as possible can be used for the development of the best technology for generating renewable natural energy. >> reporter: the accident at the fukushima daiichi nuclear plant was an eye opener for many people in japan. the meltdowns, explosions, and radiation leaks shook a long-held faith in atomic energy. tens of thousands of people still can't return to their homes near the facility, and crews are still trying to control the plant and...
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the invitation was sent under the name of the north korean committee for space technology. it calls on officials to visit the launch site in pyongyang bucto. the association hopes for a rely by thursday. jaxa officials say they will discuss the offer with the supersizing science ministry, but the ministry says the space agency may have to decline as it may be seen as approval of the launch. north korea tends to launch a rocket carrying a satellite between april 12th and the 16th. country's state run news agency says international journalists and experts have been invited to watch the the launch. north korea sent an invitation from officials from the u.s.er a nottics space administration. japan's science ministry thinks the north is inviting foreigners to witness its achievement in order to evade international criticism that the launch is, in fact, a long-range missile test. >>> pro democracy leader aung san suu kyi says she hopes myanmar is beginning a new era. her national league for t democracy says it won a landslide victory in the by-elections earning aung san suu kyi a
the invitation was sent under the name of the north korean committee for space technology. it calls on officials to visit the launch site in pyongyang bucto. the association hopes for a rely by thursday. jaxa officials say they will discuss the offer with the supersizing science ministry, but the ministry says the space agency may have to decline as it may be seen as approval of the launch. north korea tends to launch a rocket carrying a satellite between april 12th and the 16th. country's...
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so it create a larger market in japan that stimulate japanese industry to create new technology or new business model to competitive in the global market. >> mr. iida, thank you so much for your insights today. >> thank you for inviting. >> i will be back in a few minutes with a report about the bigger asian economic picture for 2012. back to catherine. >> thanks very much, ai, look forward to that. >>> the northeastern state of new hampshire is set to host the next u.s. primary to choose the republican party's candidate for the presidential election this fall. all eyes are on former massachusetts governor mitt romney following his victory at the iowa caucuses on tuesday. iowa kicked off the republicans' contest to pick the challenger to president barack obama. romney defeated former senator rick santorum by just eight votes. romney has already arrived in new hampshire to prepare for the primary next tuesday. at a gathering in manchester the state's largest city romney appealed for support, saying the country needs a leader who can run the economy. >> and it's time for barack obama to
so it create a larger market in japan that stimulate japanese industry to create new technology or new business model to competitive in the global market. >> mr. iida, thank you so much for your insights today. >> thank you for inviting. >> i will be back in a few minutes with a report about the bigger asian economic picture for 2012. back to catherine. >> thanks very much, ai, look forward to that. >>> the northeastern state of new hampshire is set to host the...
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they think it depends on how much we can promote local employment or technology transfer. for these areas, japanese companies can contribute more. >> reporter: the oda france h p helped reduce the investment risks for the farm. local people are now hopeful the expansion will go ahead. >> translator: the farm is contributing to the economic development of the area. i hope that by helping each other, the village will become prosperous. >> reporter: this combination of public and private investment is helping improve the lives of people living in the small village in laos. it could also serve as a model for other developing countries. akiko ichihara, nhk world. >>> people across southeast asia are preparing for the monsoon season. last year the rain caused widespread hardship across the region. so, many people are hoping and praying that this year will be luckier. in thailand, survivors of last year's deadly floods participated in an annual rocket festival on sunday. villagers fired rockets into the sky in honor of the local guard of rain. the ceremony calls on the god to fer
they think it depends on how much we can promote local employment or technology transfer. for these areas, japanese companies can contribute more. >> reporter: the oda france h p helped reduce the investment risks for the farm. local people are now hopeful the expansion will go ahead. >> translator: the farm is contributing to the economic development of the area. i hope that by helping each other, the village will become prosperous. >> reporter: this combination of public and...
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no one has ever mined at such depths, so new technology is required. engineers suggest using oil well drilling equipment. they would lower a pipe from a ship to the ocean floor. then they would blast air through this pipe forcing mud and sand up to the surface. they estimate crews could haul up some 15,000 tons of mud every day. >> translator: this is not something that we can do on our own. it will be very important for all of japan to cooperate. >> the researchers plan to ask the government to carry out tests to set up drilling technology. >>> one troubled firm making a change at the top is tokyo electric power company. tepco's new chair say he's committed to reforming management and regaining public trust following the fukushima daiichi nuclear disaster which began in march of last year. shareholders and customers are hoping the talk is more than just spin. kazuhiko shimokobe spoke thursday in tokyo. he took on his new job as chair a day earlier at tepco's annual shareholders meeting. >> translator: tepco is a huge monopoly and has failed to pay att
no one has ever mined at such depths, so new technology is required. engineers suggest using oil well drilling equipment. they would lower a pipe from a ship to the ocean floor. then they would blast air through this pipe forcing mud and sand up to the surface. they estimate crews could haul up some 15,000 tons of mud every day. >> translator: this is not something that we can do on our own. it will be very important for all of japan to cooperate. >> the researchers plan to ask the...
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dispute over the senkaku islands, which japan controls and china's claim. >> translator: i admire the technology. >> translator: business relations have not been affected much. >> the flower show has attracted producers and traders from 25 countries. organizers say 45 chinese companies are participating in the fair, as initially planned. japanese companies have been trying to expand their sales in china. >>> on the road ahead this week, we're looking at the roads people have traveled since the start of japan's nuclear crisis. the fukushima daiichi forced thousands to flee the towns and cities around the plant. some foreign residents ended up leaving japan, but many have returned to the places they once called home. nhk world tracks one woman's journey. >> bear, brown bear. >> brown bear. >> reporter: jones is from texas. ♪ >> reporter: she's teaching english in elementary and junior high schools. she was first drawn to japan by its natural beauty and culture. on march 11th last year, she was in the teachers' room at her high school when she found the most intense earthquake she'd ever experien
dispute over the senkaku islands, which japan controls and china's claim. >> translator: i admire the technology. >> translator: business relations have not been affected much. >> the flower show has attracted producers and traders from 25 countries. organizers say 45 chinese companies are participating in the fair, as initially planned. japanese companies have been trying to expand their sales in china. >>> on the road ahead this week, we're looking at the roads...
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construction is being supported by a yen loan and technology from japan. for the first stage, an elevated track is being built by a trading company. the number one line will run through the center of the city over a total distance of 19.7 kilometers. of that, 17.2 kilometers will be completed in the first phase, including 11 stations and railroad yard. construction should be complete by the end of 2016. the population of vietnam will soon reach 90 million. with more people and an accelerating economy, traffic congestion and air pollution are worse than ever. the government says new subway networks are the potential solution. it plans to build five more lines and eight lines in the capital hanoi. >> translator: we will complete this project and we hope to win more orders. >> translator: we appreciate japan's railway technologies and safety pressures. we hope japan will help us construct other railway lines too. >> reporter: for the people of vietnam, the subway network is an important symbol of the country's progress. it's also a great project for japanese
construction is being supported by a yen loan and technology from japan. for the first stage, an elevated track is being built by a trading company. the number one line will run through the center of the city over a total distance of 19.7 kilometers. of that, 17.2 kilometers will be completed in the first phase, including 11 stations and railroad yard. construction should be complete by the end of 2016. the population of vietnam will soon reach 90 million. with more people and an accelerating...
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touching on the fukushima daiichi accident last year, he says he's certainly that nuclear technology will become safer as people learn. after the european union had pointed to possible danger. lithuania now plans to build a new nuclear power plant over the next eight years near the old facility. >>> "newsline" is the place to turn to for the latest on japan post-march 11th. we have two segments offering two unique perspectives on the fallout from the earthquake and tsunami. "nuclear watch" brings you insight and information on the fukushima daiichi crisis. and "the road ahead" examines japan's efforts to recover and rebuild. don't miss "nuclear watch" and "the road ahead" on "newsline." >>> it is a level we haven't seen since the turmoil recently. overnight, the dow-jones hit 13,000 for the first time since may, 2008. shares rose across the board tuesday after the eurozone finance ministers approved a bailout for greece saving them from imminent default. the dow lost earlier gains before closing on worries over rising oil prices. the index ended at 12,965, up 15 points from friday's
touching on the fukushima daiichi accident last year, he says he's certainly that nuclear technology will become safer as people learn. after the european union had pointed to possible danger. lithuania now plans to build a new nuclear power plant over the next eight years near the old facility. >>> "newsline" is the place to turn to for the latest on japan post-march 11th. we have two segments offering two unique perspectives on the fallout from the earthquake and tsunami....
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nhk obtained a draft report from the science and technology ministry on what happened after the meltdowns at fukushima daiichi. the document says on march 15th, four days after the accident, ministry officials used speedy to identify high levels of radiation in namie, 20 kilometers northwest of the plant. the officials reported the findings to the prime minister's office that day. they also combined some of the speedy data with other radiation readings and released the information to the media. but there were doubts about the accuracy of the results. the ministry finally decided to divulge the complete speedy data at the end of april, more than a month after the nuclear accident. officials argued they withheld the full results because the findings were based on predictions and releasing them could have caused panic. >> translator: after they actually took radiation readings they found that the levels were high. so officials can't really say speedy is unreliable and inaccurate. the system is there for the japanese people to help residents avoid radiation exposure so the verification is ins
nhk obtained a draft report from the science and technology ministry on what happened after the meltdowns at fukushima daiichi. the document says on march 15th, four days after the accident, ministry officials used speedy to identify high levels of radiation in namie, 20 kilometers northwest of the plant. the officials reported the findings to the prime minister's office that day. they also combined some of the speedy data with other radiation readings and released the information to the media....
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lawyers claim apple infringed on patents for communication technologies. the trial is expected to take at least four weeks. billions of dollars and control of the u.s. smart phone and tablet market are at stake. >>> romania's president has survived a vote that could have cost him his job. the opposition wants to impeach him. but not enough people turned out for a referendum to remove him from office. >> translator: the people have decided in all good faith to makehis referendum invalid. >> the opposition controlled parliament voted earlier this month to suspend him and hold a referendum on his mandate. central election bureau officials say turnout for sunday's ballot stood at about 46%. that's below the 50 sers needed to validate a referendum. reuters says exit polls suggest more than 80% of voters chose to remove the president. romania's financial situation has been worsening since 2008. as it has in the rest of europe. the government introduced austerity measures two years ago in return for loanes from the eu and international monetary fund. >>> south ko
lawyers claim apple infringed on patents for communication technologies. the trial is expected to take at least four weeks. billions of dollars and control of the u.s. smart phone and tablet market are at stake. >>> romania's president has survived a vote that could have cost him his job. the opposition wants to impeach him. but not enough people turned out for a referendum to remove him from office. >> translator: the people have decided in all good faith to makehis referendum...
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that kind of time keeping requires more than just the latest technology. here's a look at what's going on in the driver's cabin. >> reporter: for some people, punctuality is a virtue. for osui, it's a driving passion. >> translator: my goal for today is to be within one second of the schedule when passing stations. and five seconds for station stops. >> reporter: he has been driving bullet trains for ten years. today he is departing from osaka station. his destination is tokyo. a journey of two hours, 36 minutes. the automatic control system sets a speed depending on the spacing between trains. but the computer can't determine the optimum speed to stay on schedule. but that is still in the hands of the driver. >> translator: 54 minutes, 54 seconds. on time. in order to be on schedule, i calculate the speed by subtracting the distance to the next station from the distance to tokyo station. >> reporter: that number, 163, is the distance in kilometers to tokyo station. usui fuses this number to figur the exact speed needed to arrive on time. no computers for
that kind of time keeping requires more than just the latest technology. here's a look at what's going on in the driver's cabin. >> reporter: for some people, punctuality is a virtue. for osui, it's a driving passion. >> translator: my goal for today is to be within one second of the schedule when passing stations. and five seconds for station stops. >> reporter: he has been driving bullet trains for ten years. today he is departing from osaka station. his destination is...
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. >> north korea's committee of space technology released a statement about the launch. it did not mention why the launch failed. the statement criticizes the united states, south korea and japan for violating what the north koreans call their right to use space for peaceful purposes. the united nations security council concluded the launch used ballistic missile technology and contra veened u.n. resolutions. >>> south korea unveiled new cruise missiles that it said could strike any part of north korea. officials say this is a warning to the north. the south's defense ministry showed video of the missile test launch to the media. it showed the missile in flight then hitting a targeted hut hundreds of kilometers away. the ministry did not reveal the exact range or number of missiles deployed but a senior military officer said it can strike anywhere in north korea. he added that his country will retaliate against any provocation. the domestically developmented missile resembles the u.s. tomahawk and has a range of 1,000 kilometers. this is the first time the south formally
. >> north korea's committee of space technology released a statement about the launch. it did not mention why the launch failed. the statement criticizes the united states, south korea and japan for violating what the north koreans call their right to use space for peaceful purposes. the united nations security council concluded the launch used ballistic missile technology and contra veened u.n. resolutions. >>> south korea unveiled new cruise missiles that it said could strike...
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from this, syria has benefited technologically and north korea has acquired hard currency. >> north korea is trying to promote nuclear development. we suspect that it exports dangerous substances. but what do we know about north korea's ability to produce chemical weapons? >> north korea has strengthened its chemical warfare capabilities since the 1990s largely to offset its disadvantage in conventional military balance. it has up to 5,000 tons of chemical agents. chemical weapons are one of the most important deterrents for north korea. if used against south korea with long-range artillery shells, a large number of casualties would result. we don't know whether north korea's nuclear weapons are operational today, but we know its chemical weapons are. >> north korea has a new leader, kim jong-un. do you think the recent change of leadership will affect relations between the country and syria? >> north korea and syria have two things in common. both of their leaders have inherited power from their fathers and both countries are isolated. so their cooperation is likely to continue in the ye
from this, syria has benefited technologically and north korea has acquired hard currency. >> north korea is trying to promote nuclear development. we suspect that it exports dangerous substances. but what do we know about north korea's ability to produce chemical weapons? >> north korea has strengthened its chemical warfare capabilities since the 1990s largely to offset its disadvantage in conventional military balance. it has up to 5,000 tons of chemical agents. chemical weapons...
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of this center is a testament to the cooperation of japan and vietnam in the fields of science and technology. it will lead to bilateral collaborative relations. >> the institute researches the chemicals used to extrapolate earth minerals from earth. the data will be put to good use. two japanese trading houses and a vietnamese company will use the research to begin finding refining rare earth minerals next year in the northwestern province. >> translator: this project is crucial because it enables vietnam to develop as a rare earth producer and also enables japan to acquire important minerals. >> rare earth minerals are essential in high-tech industries. they are used for applications such as enhancing the performance of electric vehicle motors and digital camera lenses. china accounts for more than 90% of global production of rare earth. but it is tightening control over production and exports. the country says it is taking steps to protect its resources and environment. analysis points out china's intention to use the regulation as a bargaining chip in negotiations with other nations. subs
of this center is a testament to the cooperation of japan and vietnam in the fields of science and technology. it will lead to bilateral collaborative relations. >> the institute researches the chemicals used to extrapolate earth minerals from earth. the data will be put to good use. two japanese trading houses and a vietnamese company will use the research to begin finding refining rare earth minerals next year in the northwestern province. >> translator: this project is crucial...
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iranian leaders claim they're developing nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. technical experts will meet in istanbul to determine whether there's enough common ground for full-fledged talks. but the meetings are expected to be strained. an eu embargo on iranian oil imports took effect sunday. the head of nato says he wants the international community to find a political solution to the conflict in syria. secretary-general anders fogh rasmussen told a news conference in brussels there are no plans for a military intervention. >> nato has no intention to intervene in syria. and as i have stressed today, i think the right way forward is to find a political solution. >> rasmussen called on the u.n. security council to speak with "one voice" to pressure syria and he also commended nato member turkey for showing restraint sincerian forces shot down one of its military aircraft last month. >>> japanese prime minister yoshihiko noda woke up to new political rivalries. his biggest rival quit the ruling democratic party and took 49 allies with him. ozawa disagreed with
iranian leaders claim they're developing nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. technical experts will meet in istanbul to determine whether there's enough common ground for full-fledged talks. but the meetings are expected to be strained. an eu embargo on iranian oil imports took effect sunday. the head of nato says he wants the international community to find a political solution to the conflict in syria. secretary-general anders fogh rasmussen told a news conference in brussels there are...
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iguchi explains the importance of constant observation to local officials of the technology development center. >> translator: the earth movement is less than .01 meters. >> translator: the deep magma chamber is swelling. it's very slow at present, but we assure it means the next eruption must occur. your agency is responsible for monitoring merapi. monitoring must never stop. >> reporter: work is also under way to draw up detailed evacuation manuals for each community close to the volcano. >> translator: we have to use this road when evacuating. the other road is closer to the river and could be hit by sudden flows of volcanic ash and rocks. >> reporter: the manual will be completed within four years and local people will be given full details. >> translator: it's essential that people take steps to protect themselves. i hope nobody's killed in the next eruption. >>> defense leaders and security experts from 26 nations have wrapped up their annual security forum. they met in singapore for the so-called shangri-la dialogue. they focused on something of concern to them all. the new u.s.
iguchi explains the importance of constant observation to local officials of the technology development center. >> translator: the earth movement is less than .01 meters. >> translator: the deep magma chamber is swelling. it's very slow at present, but we assure it means the next eruption must occur. your agency is responsible for monitoring merapi. monitoring must never stop. >> reporter: work is also under way to draw up detailed evacuation manuals for each community close...
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chip maker micron technology and also plans to move part of its production in japan to taiwan. the japanese government injected public funds into the company three years ago. that was when its business got worse following the collapse of lehman brothers. the chips are essential for digital equipment. >>> japan's government is gearing up for negotiations with the united states on joining the transpacific partnership free trade agreement. negotiations with tpp members began in january. japan has secured support for 4 out of the 9 countries involved. japan will send officials from ministries and agencies to washington for the u.s. negotiations, which start next tuesday. they'll start preparing for preliminary talks on the conditions for japan's participation in the tpp free trade negotiations. the u.s. government is likely to push for a further opening of japan's agricultural and automobile industries with precise requests. japan will decide whether to join the negotiations after assessing how the tpp will affect domestic markets. discussions will likely be a major focus on the fi
chip maker micron technology and also plans to move part of its production in japan to taiwan. the japanese government injected public funds into the company three years ago. that was when its business got worse following the collapse of lehman brothers. the chips are essential for digital equipment. >>> japan's government is gearing up for negotiations with the united states on joining the transpacific partnership free trade agreement. negotiations with tpp members began in january....
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kim jong-un is said to be especially keen to promote modern technologies. north koreans are getting to know a little more about the outside world. so maybe he's trying to convince them that their country is not too far behind. >> it seems like it's quite a change from early policies. >> well, the government still enforces a strict ban on viewing of foreign movies and temperatutv programs at home. the regime is worried about people gaining m ining more acc the wider world, so it's likely to step up efforts for the flow of information. another is a widening gap between rich and poor. housing construction is booming in pyongyang, but it's mainly reserved for the wealthy elite. in the long run, this combined with the inflow of information may weaken kim jong-un's control. >> nhk world there. >>> kim jong-un's regime doesn't just have control over people in north korea, it also has influence over group in the south. that angers south korean president lee myung-bak. for the first time he criticized pyongyang supporters in his country, accusing them of believing a
kim jong-un is said to be especially keen to promote modern technologies. north koreans are getting to know a little more about the outside world. so maybe he's trying to convince them that their country is not too far behind. >> it seems like it's quite a change from early policies. >> well, the government still enforces a strict ban on viewing of foreign movies and temperatutv programs at home. the regime is worried about people gaining m ining more acc the wider world, so it's...
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space officials hope dragon's success will encourage more private firms to develop space technology. >>> managers at japanese automaker toyota say they're boosting more toward nations where they expect growth. so they can build as many cars there as they do in japan. toyota workers will start building cars this year at new plants in brazil and thailand. managers plan to build 3.1 million cars in japan next year and the same number in emerging countries. they also plan to launch six models designed for emerging markets over the coming three years. general motors will start production in indonesia next year. volkswagon plans to build a plant in china. analysts say toyota's new strategy will make competition for sales in emerging countries ever fiercer. >>> a japanese bank has resumed its transactions with iran. managers say a u.s. court nullified an order by another u.s. court to freeze the iranian government's accounts. the bank of tokyo mitsubishi ufj holds accounts the iranian government uses to receive japanese payments for oil. a new york state court ordered the bank to freeze up
space officials hope dragon's success will encourage more private firms to develop space technology. >>> managers at japanese automaker toyota say they're boosting more toward nations where they expect growth. so they can build as many cars there as they do in japan. toyota workers will start building cars this year at new plants in brazil and thailand. managers plan to build 3.1 million cars in japan next year and the same number in emerging countries. they also plan to launch six...
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officials say north korea may have used ye e ed ira technology in building the missile. the officials told nhk it could have been an improved version of the rocket north korea launched in 2009. at that time it used a long march one rocket in the third stage but it's believed to have failed to separate and dropped into the pacific ocean. this time the officials say north korea likely introduced technology from iran's rocket in the third stage. they are similar in shape and size. the officials say there has been increased cooperation between north korea and iran in developing a ballistic missile. in february iran successfully launched a satellite into orbit. >>> north korea's missile test failed but the country's leader, kim jong-un still had something to celebrate. he got another top job. >> kim was already supreme commander of the military. he was also made first secretary of the ruling party this week. so he's now in charge of all three branches of power. >>> governments are concerned that north koreans may conduct a nuclear test if the u.n. security council condemns th
officials say north korea may have used ye e ed ira technology in building the missile. the officials told nhk it could have been an improved version of the rocket north korea launched in 2009. at that time it used a long march one rocket in the third stage but it's believed to have failed to separate and dropped into the pacific ocean. this time the officials say north korea likely introduced technology from iran's rocket in the third stage. they are similar in shape and size. the officials...
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. >>> a japanese researcher claims he's already used yamanaka's stem cell technology to treat a patient. he says he performed the world's first transplant of the ips cells. but officials at the university where he claims to have done the work claims he didn't do it there. he described his achievements at an academic meeting in new york on wednesday. they took down a poster about his work. he told nhk he did the transplant in february. he said he performed the procedure at the massachusetts general hospital which is affiliated with harvard university. he said his team treated a man with heart disease. he said they transplanted 27 million muscle cells transformed from ips cells. he claimed he had permission from the patient and university officials. he said he was happy to see the patient walk home as the man hadn't expected to be cured. officials at the university and hospital say he has never applied to conduct clinical research on ips cells there. he says he doesn't belong to either institution. still, he is standing by his claims. he told nhk he did transplant ips cells into a human p
. >>> a japanese researcher claims he's already used yamanaka's stem cell technology to treat a patient. he says he performed the world's first transplant of the ips cells. but officials at the university where he claims to have done the work claims he didn't do it there. he described his achievements at an academic meeting in new york on wednesday. they took down a poster about his work. he told nhk he did the transplant in february. he said he performed the procedure at the...
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issue and try to resolve security issues such as north korea's development of nuclear missiles and technology. japanese leaders see the declaration as politically significant and are committed to settling all the issues. >> the civil war in syria is starting to affect people in the golan heights. israel has occupied the region since 1967. syria residents of the golan heights were united in their support for the government of president bashar al assad. >> reporter: arabs living in golan heights are determined to keep their identity as syrians under the israeli occupation. they refuse to adopt israeli nationality. many hope that assad's government will win back control of golan heights from israel. hadin is a firm supporter of assad. he blames other countries for the fighting in syria. >> translator: what's happening in syria is the result of maneuvering by the united states written in gulf nations. syria was a united nation before they planned the split. >> reporter: a massive rally was held to express solidarity with the assad government. eddin was one of the organizers. he repeated his call
issue and try to resolve security issues such as north korea's development of nuclear missiles and technology. japanese leaders see the declaration as politically significant and are committed to settling all the issues. >> the civil war in syria is starting to affect people in the golan heights. israel has occupied the region since 1967. syria residents of the golan heights were united in their support for the government of president bashar al assad. >> reporter: arabs living in...
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. >> translator: japan is a country of state of the art technology. if you want it study engineering, japan is the best country. >> reporter: after arriving in japan, he enrolled in language school and studied japanese intensively. this is when he heard about the career development program for asian student at osaka university from his friend. the graduate program targets asian student who wish to study japanese manufacturing. they study not only japanese but also specialized courses taught by lecturers with business experience. japanese companies are a part of the program as well. investing in scholarships and run internship programs. the program helps students find jobs at japanese companies. the program also aims to educate asian students to become the best in their field. waris has been focusing his research on chemical plants. he was offered a position at the largest construction equipment manufacturing company in japan and will start working there next spring. >>. >> translator: raising asian talents here in japan will bring us benefits. they un
. >> translator: japan is a country of state of the art technology. if you want it study engineering, japan is the best country. >> reporter: after arriving in japan, he enrolled in language school and studied japanese intensively. this is when he heard about the career development program for asian student at osaka university from his friend. the graduate program targets asian student who wish to study japanese manufacturing. they study not only japanese but also specialized...